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Students can choose from majors in biology,
biology: adolescence education, or biology/cytotechnology.
The biology/cytotechnology program is a 3+1 program offered in conjunction with the Albany College of Pharmacy, School of Cytotechnology.
A minor in biology is also available.
CAREERS
The programs in biology provide excellent preparation for laboratory work, research, teaching (biology: adolescence eduation), medical school, vererinary school, allied health professions, or graduate study.
PROGRAM
The required biology courses are supplemented with essential math, chemistry, and physics courses needed for a basic understanding of modern biology from the molecular to the organism level. This program is for full-time day students.
| Major in Biology |
64 credits |
| BIO 190 Principles of Biology 1 |
4 credits |
| BIO 191 Principles of Biology 2 |
4 credits |
BIO201 Invertebrate Zoology or
BIO210 Anatomy and Physiology or
BIO234 Comparative Vertebrate Biology
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4 credits |
BIO235 Introduction to Ecology or
BIO236 Environmental Technology |
4 credits |
| BIO280 General Microbiology |
4 credits |
| BIO307 Biochemistry 1 |
4 credits |
| BIO351 Cell Biology |
4 credits |
| BIO358 Genetics |
4 credits |
| PHY 190, 191 Fundamentals of Physics 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| CHM190, 191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| CHM201, 202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| MAT190, 191 Calculus 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
BIO399 Natural Science Colloquium
(required every semester) |
0 credits |
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| Credits for Liberal Education |
34 credits |
| Credits for General Electives |
24 credits |
| Total Credits for Graduation |
122 credits |
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| Major in Biology: Adolescence Education |
57 credits |
| BIO 190 Principles of Biology 1 |
4 credits |
| BIO 191 Principles of Biology 2 |
4 credits |
BIO280 General Microbiology or
BIO351 Cell Biology |
4 credits |
| BIO307 Biochemistry 1 |
4 credits |
| BIO358 Genetics |
4 credits |
| BIO - One organism level course (200 level or above) |
4 credits |
| PHY 190, 191 Fundamentals of Physics 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| CHM190, 191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| CHM201, 202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| MAT190, 191 Calculus 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| ENV490 Environmental Seminar |
1 credit |
BIO399 Natural Science Colloquium
(required every semester) |
0 credits |
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Adolescence Education Course
Requirements |
36-37 credits |
| Credits for Liberal Education (early consultation with advisor is recommened) |
31 credits |
| Total Credits for Graduation |
124-125 credits |
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| Major in Biology/Cytotechnology |
77-79 credits |
| BIO 190 Principles of Biology 1 |
4 credits |
BIO210 Anatomy and Physiology or |
4 credits |
| BIO280 General Microbiology |
4 credits |
| BIO351 Cell Biology |
4 credits |
| BIO354 Immunology |
4 credits |
| BIO358 Genetics |
4 credits |
| MDT104 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
1 credit |
| CHM190, 191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| CHM201, 202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 |
8 credits |
| MAT Two Courses |
6-8 credits |
BIO 399 Natural Science Colloquium
(required every semester) |
0 credits |
| BIO490 Clinical course work in cytotechnology |
15 credits |
| BIO491 Clinical course work in cytotechnology |
15 credits |
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| Credits for Liberal Education |
34 credits |
| Credits for General Electives |
9-11 credits |
| Total Credits for Graduation |
122 credits |
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| Minor in Biology |
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| A Biology minor may be earned by completing five major level biology courses with a grade of C or better in each course. |
20 credits |
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Brian Jensen , Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor of Biololgy
Scholarships
& Financial Aid
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More than 95% of our students receive several forms of financial aid.
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Science Center
The College’s 27,000 square-foot Science Center is designed to provide the practical research laboratory experiences that will complement your coursework. This modern facility features a special lab reserved for student/faculty research, traditional and computerized classrooms, research labs and faculty offices.
Want to know more about cytotechnology? Professor Steve Strazza is only a click away.
Steve Strazza, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
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